Imatra State Hotel (Valtionhotelli)
Imatran Valtionhotelli
An Art Nouveau castle-style hotel built in 1903, with tower spires rising beside the rapids. It is a landmark of Imatra.
Imatra State Hotel was designed by architect Usko Nyström and opened in 1903. It blends Finnish National Romanticism with Art Nouveau. Its tall tower and red roof look like a fairy-tale castle, and it once hosted Russian nobility and celebrities from many countries. The hotel still operates today. Non-guests can dine in the restaurant or visit the lobby and garden, and tower tours are offered in summer. The hotel sits next to the Imatra Rapids and Crown Park, so after the water release show, a cup of coffee here is a pleasant way to end the visit.
Opening hours
Open all day (hotel)
Nearby sights
- Imatrankoski Rapids
- Holiday Club Saimaa
- Church of the Three Crosses
- Saimaa Canal & Mälkiä Lock
- Kyläniemi
- Myllysaari Beach & Winter Swimming
- Lappeenranta Water Tower
- Lappeenranta Harbour